Magazine Editor at Creatrix Empire

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Key Resposibilities

• Selecting articles for issues and planning publication contents
• Generating ideas, reading, writing and researching features for articles
• Research and generate list of possible cover stars for each edition
• Commissioning features and stories from in-house writers or freelancers
• Supervising staff, including freelance writers, and setting deadlines
• Rewriting, editing, proofreading magazine content to ensure it is ready to go to press
• Representing the magazine brand in relevant events, fairs and conferences
• Ensuring that all feature articles comply with ethical codes of practice and legal guidelines
• Coordinating online or print publishing cycle and managing content areas
• Liaising with the Digital Marketer on content creation for blogs and vlogs for the magazine website
• Driving sponsorship, adverts and promotions for the magazine
• Setting publication standards and establishing goals and expectations
• Suggesting stories and generate headline ideas in alignment with each edition and its targeted audience’s preferences
• Oversee layout (artwork, design, photography) and check content for accuracy and errors
• Plan and monitor budget allocation for the publishing of each edition
• Liaise with the Social Media Manager on content curation for the magazine social media pages
• Organize strategic meetings with editorial team from time to time
• Develop realistic strategies for online and offline sales of published magazine edition.

Other Selection Criteria (Skills, Knowledge and Experience)

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with 2 - 5 years work experience
• Understands how job position supports the company’s strategic plan.
• Have a solid grasp of publication- understand the audience, their approach to the subject, etc.
• Good writing and editing skills
• Has good understanding of content management systems; demonstrable experience in producing relevant content to target audience.
• Able to nurture long-term relationships with key publication influencers.
• Analytic thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
• Organized, structured and in control: keeps track of multiple writers working on multiple stories.
• Astute: Keenly able to accurately assess a situation or person and turn it into an advantage.
• Able to understand and influence target audience.
• Market knowledge: Good market knowledge and a network of contacts with authors, writers and other content producers.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet productivity standards and deadlines.